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Lexington's Deaf Awareness Committee has launched a fundraiser on Bonfire to support Deaf Awareness Week (September 22-30 ) and National Deaf History Month (April) activities at the school. Our Bonfire shop offers short and long sleeve shirts, pullover sweatshirts, and hoodies in a variety colors and styles for adults, kids, and toddlers. Shirts will be shipped to homes. 
To purchase adult & children's sizes: https://www.bonfire.com/lexington-deaf-awareness-committee-fundraiser-1/
To purchase toddler sizes: https://www.bonfire.com/lexington-deaf-awareness-toddler-fundraiser/

During the 2025/2026 school year, David Wilcox's Elementary 8 (E8) classroom participated in National Geographic's Explorer Classroom Project. The class selected bat conservation as their project.  Click here to see a copy of their Bat Conservation newsletter!

After 50 years of service and leadership at Lexington, Jane Moran will leave her post as Special Assistant to the CEO/Superintendent on July 31, 2026! Click here to view Jane's farewell message to staff!

Click on the link to see our July 2026 newsletter! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Blue-Jay-News---July-2026.html?soid=1121789118332&aid=N3Ni8IY7frQ

This week, we officially welcomed Trisha Danah, Lexington's new superintendent, to the nest!

Last week’s graduation was filled with emotions - pride, joy, relief, excitement and perhaps some sadness - as students left the nest to face life’s next chapters. Check out our Flickr album for more photos! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXSEQ

New York City offers children and teens a wide range of after-school, weekend, and summer activities. The free programs included here are a great way to explore new interests, get extra support, and supplement what is being taught during the school day. https://insideschools.org/resources/free-programs

Even when school is out, you can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch! The 2026 Free Summer Meals Program is here for you all across New York City, and it's totally free for anyone who's 18 years old or younger. For details click read more

Moving on up! There were lots of smiles at our June 24th middle school graduation. 

Congratulations to our 2026 kindergarten graduates!

Check out our YouTube channel to see highlights from our June 4th student dance show featuring students in our preschool, elementary, middle school, and special needs classes.  https://youtu.be/owJWS6TfD84?si=vvhr6ugXqYqrRKDq

Special Needs students were recognized at a June 10th ceremony.

We are so proud of our 2026 graduates and look forward to seeing them in their caps and gowns at our June 25th Commencement Ceremony! Enjoy these photos of the graduates, last names Jo - T. (Click "Read More" to see all ten photos in the photo carousel.)

We are so proud of our 2026 graduates and look forward to seeing them in their caps and gowns at our June 25th Commencement Ceremony! Enjoy these photos of our Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and graduates, last names A-Ja.   (Click "Read More" to see all ten photos in the photo carousel.)

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School for the Deaf is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Trisha Danah as the new Superintendent of Lexington School for the Deaf. Ms. Danah will start in the position on July 1, 2026. The Board looks forward to this next chapter in Lexington’s history and welcomes her on behalf of the Lexington community.

The Lexington community came together on April 30th to honor Oscar Cohen, former CEO/superintendent, for his many years of service to the school and the Lexington agencies.

Whether you're in NY or traveling this summer, enjoy exploring this interactive map of summer camps (from Clerc Center/Gallaudet) with your family!